In mid-September I took the aging dog along for another walk at Farragut State Park. This time I tried out a different lake shore trail than the one I usually use.
Few wildflowers were blooming at that time of year, but I did see some Bachelor's Buttons along the way. A light breeze made photography tricky.
Look closely, and you can see a few ducks in the water. It looks as if somebody strategically placed rocks to make a little pool near the shore. Perhaps a child was playing there with a toy boat.
The upper trail was much wider and spread with gravel, probably for the convenience of mountain bicycles. I don't think a wheelchair would do well on that rough surface.
I was carrying a trail map with me this time. According to the map, the numbers on the posts were trail intersections. Unfortunately, none of the posts along the way had numbers that matched the map. Eventually I realized my map was over 10 years old, and the numbers had probably been changed. Knowing the dog and I are good for about a mile's walk I didn't want to make the complete loop, and was pleased when I finally found a sign pointing me back to the lower trail. I had been mistaken when I thought it ended near those stairs, but this one little stretch was not at all appealing!
The lake has eroded the bank here, leaving a very narrow path. A younger person would not have even hesitated, but I used great caution walking through this stretch of path. It was just wide enough for me to stand with my feet side by side. The dog wasn't bothered at all, of course.
When I reached the bottom of the steps once again, I took another picture looking back the way I had come. I never tire of the views of that beautiful lake.
for the Wednesday Walk challenge!